Marianne Wilson

Marianne Wilson

Editor-in-Chief

Author Profile

Marianne Wilson is Editor-in-Chief of Chain Store Age. With three decades of experience at CSA, she is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced editors in the retail industry.

Over the years, she has been quoted in publications nationwide for her insights on retail, and has also served as a speaker and moderator at major retailing events and conferences in the U.S. and abroad.

Marianne leads the CSA editorial team, overseeing content development across the brand’s digital and print channels. She is also instrumental in the planning and execution of CSA’s annual Breakout Retailer Awards and Retail’s Top Women Awards.

A graduate of Boston University, Marianne loves to travel and seek out new retail wherever she goes. Prior to CSA, she was an editor at Hearst Publications.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

4/24/2022
Third Love buys cult-fave intimates brand
ThirdLove has made its first acquisition as it builds a foundation for expansion.

Marianne Wilson
4/24/2022
Amazon’s futuristic — and green — HQ tower approved
Amazon was given the green light to construct a unique, helix-shaped office building at its emerging second headquarters in Northern Virginia.

Marianne Wilson
4/24/2022
First Look: Check out Facebook’s first physical store
The company formerly known as Facebook wants to engage with customers about its metaverse hardware in the physical world.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2022
Uniqlo rewards select purchases with donation
Uniqlo has added a new feature that encourages customers to “shop thoughtfully.”

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2022
Walmart opens three million-sq.-ft. import distribution center
Walmart continues to expand its supply chain network.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2022
In a first for Apple, store workers file for union election
Apple is facing its first union election.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2022
Amazon is world’s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy
Amazon continues to make progress on its goal of powering 100% of its operations with renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of the original target of 2030.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2022
Simon Property, Brookfield reportedly interested in bidding for Kohl’s
Add two high-profile players to the lineup of parties reportedly interested in Kohl’s Co.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2022
Bergdorf Goodman gets eco-friendly makeover with new chillers
Neiman Marcus Group is working toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2030.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2022
CEO out at Old Navy
Gap Inc. has made a big change at the top of one of its brands.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2022
‘Most interesting store’ in the world opening more locations
A retail store concept designed to showcase emerging brands is expanding its footprint.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2022
Chico’s marketing exec joins Altar’d State
Altar’d State has made some updates in its leadership team across its brands.

Marianne Wilson